KENILWORTH – The sliding doors at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex arena entrance will be replaced at a cost of $36,172.
Community News
Drayton 150 committee celebrates gift from Kinsmen
DRAYTON – As the dust settles and the final cleanup wraps up for the Drayton 150 celebration, organizers say moments of generosity continue to surprise and inspire them.
Wellington North councillor suggests bylaw to preserve historical facades
KENILWORTH – Councillor Penny Renken is concerned that Wellington North is “beginning to lose [its] charm and historical feeling, building by building.”
New crosswalk considered on George Street in Arthur
KENILWORTH – The Township of Wellington North is taking steps towards installing a crosswalk in Arthur, on George Street between Frederick and Charles Streets, where there is an existing mid-block pedestrian crossing.
Council approves six-unit, multi-tenant industrial building
MINTO – Town resident Johnny Garth plans to build a six-unit, multi-tenant industrial building in Palmerston – but first he needed council’s stamp of approval.
Township grants $200,000 interest-free loan to curling club
KENILWORTH – The Arthur and Area Curling Club will receive an interest-free five-year loan of $200,000 from the Township of Wellington North.
Minto municipal office closing for construction in August
MINTO – Clerk Annilene McRobb said the project involves work outside the building to improve drainage and to replace sidewalks and stairs.
Wellington North, Minto to receive Connecting Link funding from province
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Minto and Wellington North will receive a share of $4.7 million in Connecting Links infrastructure funding announced on July 8 by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae.
Minto council approves new Harriston mural
MINTO – A Harriston mural is set for an upgrade after Minto council approved artist and mural agreements on July 8.
Clifford Carnival Celebration a hit with community
CLIFFORD – The annual Clifford Connects Carnival Celebration, held July 12, was an unprecedented success, drawing the largest crowd in the event’s history and filling downtown Clifford with vibrant community spirit, organizers state.
Minto Farmer’s Market holds Library Day
PALMERSTON – Officials say the Minto Farmers’ Market Library Day was a hit on July 5. Guests were invited to join the Palmerston Library at the Palmerston Heritage Railway Museum for stories and crafts.
‘Minto Means Business’ project aims to improve at least 75 local businesses
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto and the Minto Chamber of Commerce Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) project officially starts this week.
Wellington North accepting applications for community grants, donations
KENILWORTH – The Township of Wellington North is currently accepting applications for the 2026 intake of its Community Grants and Donations Program.
Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops to host one-year anniversary event
PALMERSTON – Local business Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops will be celebrating its one-year anniversary in town on July 19.
Councillors concerned about minor variance
MINTO – Harriston resident Robert Harris returned to Minto council for a third time last week, seeking a second minor variance for his property, which generated concerns with town staff.